The Flight Of The Pelican by Craig Piercy

As the wings of the beautiful pelican spread

As the pelican lifts his head

As the pelican takes flight, I remember his plight

For as he moves in a flowing motion, it makes me think of some strange notion

When the pelican flies, where does he go?

Where's his home?

Will he be remembered and forever known?

I am reminded that it's like watching a child grow

Strong and steady, with a fight of plenty

Flowing through life with some minor tuberlance

Watching out, for any disturbance

The flight of the pelican

So inspiring, so freeing, so amazingly revealing

That's the beauty of the pelican in flight!